Top 300 Drugs Quiz Questions
What generation is keflex
1st gen
What generation is cefuroxime
2nd gen
NuvaRing should be inserted vaginally and left for ______ week(s) and then removed from _________ week(s) before a new ring is inserted
3,1
What generation is cefdinir
3rd gen
Shingrix is approved for adults at least _____ years or age and older
50
Maxalt is an agonist of _______
5HT1
Zofran is a ______ antagonist
5HT3
Pneumovax 23 is indicated for adults who are ____ or older
65
Fluticasone/salmeterol inhalers come as which of the following product(s)? a. Advair Diskus b. ArmonAir c. Flovent Diskus d. A and C
A
Which of the following conditions can be treated with lacosamide? a. Partial onset seizures b. Candidiasis c. Vancomycin-resistant enterococcal infection d. Irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C)
A
Which of the following is NOT a brand name for meningococcal vaccine? a. Vaxchora b. Bexsero c. Trumenba d. Menactra
A
Which of the following is NOT a listed indication for pregabalin? a. Insomnia b. Fibromyalgia c. Restless leg syndrome d. Neuropathic pain e. Partial-seizure adjunctive therapy
A
Which of the following is NOT an appropriate counseling point for Macrobid? a. If urine discoloration occurs this may be a sign of serious hepatotoxicity or nephrotoxicity b. This medication is taken twice daily for treatment of UTI c. This medication may cause discoloration of the urine, which is not harmful d. Oral suspension product should not be mixed with food prior to consumption
A
Which of the following is NOT an appropriate counseling point for benzonatate (Tessalon Perles)? a. The capsule contents have a sweet taste and can be mixed with food or drink if the patient has trouble swallowing b. Accidental ingestion of low doses by children <2 years of age has been reported to be fatal-- store carefully out of the reach of children c. It should be administered with food or milk if GI upset occurs d. Capsules should not be chewed or crushed
A
Which of the following is NOT an indication for Celexa? a. Insomnia b. Binge eating disorder c. Depression d. Panic disorder
A
Which of the following is the correct counseling point regarding administration of sucralfate? a. It should be taken on an empty stomach and separated from other medications by 2-4 hours b. It can be taken with or without food but should be separated from other medications by 2-4 hours c. It should be taken with food and can be taken at the same time as other medications d. It can be taken with or without food and can be taken at the same time as other medications
A
MOA of Catapres
A2 agonist
MOA of Guanfacine
A2 agonist
Which of the following are indications for the use of Depakote? (select all that apply) a. Absence seizures b. Manic bipolar disorder c. Depression d. Acute migraine treatment
AB
Bupropion can be used for which of the following FDA-labeled indications? (select all that apply) a. Depression b. Seasonal affective disorder c. Smoking cessation assistance d. Insomnia
ABC
Which of the following statements regarding Coreg is/are true? (select all that apply) a. It can be used for heart failure with reduced ejection fraction b. It should be taken with food or milk c. It is a mixed alpha/beta-adrenergic antagonist d. It is a selective beta-adrenergic antagonist
ABC
Which of the following are listed indications for the use of Farxiga? (select all that apply) a. Type 2 diabetes b. Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction c. Hepatic insufficiency d. Proteinuric chronic kidney disease
ABD
Which of the following is/are potential adverse effects of short term use (<7-14 days) of methylprednisolone? (select all that apply) a. Fluid retention b. Mood changes c. HPA axis suppression d. Dermal thinning e. Appetite changes
ABE
Risperdal is an antagonist of which of the following receptors? (select all that apply) a. Dopamine D2 b. Adrenergic alpha-1 c. Serotonin 5-HT2 d. Histamine H2
AC
Which of the following instructions for the administration of ciprofloxacin is correct? (select all that apply) a. It can be taken with or without food b. It must be taken on an empty stomach c. It should be taken at least 2 h before or 6 h after antacids or mineral supplements d. It can be taken with a glass of milk if stomach upset occurs
AC
Drug class of altace
ACEi
What drug class does diovan belong to?
ARB
Brand of Quinapril
Accupril
Aricept is an inhibitor of ________
Acetylcholinesterase
Brand of Risedronate
Actonel
What is the generic name for Differin?
Adapalene
MOA of hytrin
Alpha 1 antagonist
MOA of antivert
Antihistamine
Lomotil is a combination medication containing diphenoxylate and ______
Atropine
MOA of Abilify
Atypical antipsychotic with partial agonist activity at dopamine D2/D3 and serotonin 5HT1A receptors and antagonist at 5HT2A
Seroquel acts as an antagonist at multiple neurotransmitter receptors in the brain. Which of the following is not antagonized by this drug? a. Dopamine D2 receptors b. GABA-A receptors c. Serotonin 5-HT2 receptors d. Histamine H1 receptors e. Adrenergic alpha-2 receptors
B
Which of the following is NOT a brand name for a combination medication containing hydrocodone and acetaminophen? a. Zohydro ER b. Percocet c. Hysingla ER d. Vicodin e. Norco
B
Which of the following is NOT a brand name for a vaccine used for the prevention of pertussis? a. Boostrix b. Twinrix c. Daptacel d. Infanrix e. Adacel
B
Which of the following is NOT true of Tamiflu? a. It is a neuraminidase inhibitor that works against both influenza type A and B b. It must be taken on an empty stomach c. It may be used for either treatment or prophylaxis d. If used for treatment, it should be started within 48 hrs of the start of symptoms
B
Which of the following is a listed indication for Plaquenil? a. Eczema b. Rheumatoid arthritis c. Secondary prevention of CVA d. Antiplatelet therapy post revascularization procedure
B
Which of the following statements about Bentyl is FALSE? a. It may cause drowsiness b. Its generic name is darifenacin c. It relieves smooth muscle spasm of the GI tract d. It can cause decreased sweating and increase risk of heat-related illness
B
Flexeril is indicated for which of the following conditions? Include both on and off-label indications. (select all that apply) a. Depression b. Fibromyalgia c. Skeletal muscle spasm d. Neuropathic pain
BC
Which of the following are potential risks of long term use of Decadron? (select all that apply) a. Vision loss b. Hyperglycemia c. Osteoporosis d. Dermatitis
BC
Which of the following is/are FDA labeled indications or listed off-label uses for Neurontin? a. Generalized anxiety b. Restless leg syndrome c. Postherpetic neuralgia d. Insomnia e. Diabetic peripheral neuropathy
BCE
Cordarone is used for which of the following indications? (select all that apply) a. Hypertension b. Secondary prevention of ventricular arrhythmias c. Anticoagulation for atrial fibrillation d. Atrial fibrillation, rate control
BD
What is the generic name for Lotensin?
Benazepril
Normodyne is used for which of the following indications? a. Hyperglycemia b. Ventricular dysrhythmia c. Hypertension d. Benign prostatic hyperplasia
C
Sofosbuvir is used to treat which of the following infections? a. HIV-1 b. HBV c. HCV d. HPV
C
Symbicort is an MDI inhaler containing which of the following? a. Long-acting bronchodilator only b. Inhaled corticosteroid only c. Inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) + long-acting bronchodilator d. Short-acting bronchodilator
C
Which of the following counseling points related to lansoprazole administration is true? a. It should be taken with a meal at the same time every day b. It should be taken on an empty stomach before meals as needed, but cannot be crushed c. It should be taken on an empty stomach 1 hour before eating d. It should be taken at the same time with any other antacids a patient is taking
C
Which of the following is NOT an indication for the use of duloxetine? a. Diabetic peripheral neuropathy b. Anxiety c.ADHD d. Depression
C
Which of the following is a listed FDA-label or off-label indication for hydralazine? a. Insomnia b. Anxiety c. Hypertension d. Itching
C
Which of the following is a true statement regarding the administration of levofloxacin? a. It must be taken with food b. It should be separated from antacids or other mineral supplements by 30 minutes c. It can be taken with or without food d. It should be taken on an empty stomach, but if it causes GI upset it can be taken with milk
C
Which of the following is accurate regarding key counseling points for eszopiclone? a. Take 1 hour prior to bedtime b. Take with a high fat meal c. This should be taken only as needed d. Unlike zolpidem, there are no risks of complex sleep-related behaviors with eszopiclone
C
Which of the following statements about Lipitor is FALSE? a. Patients should be counseled to avoid grapefruit and excessive alcohol while taking the drug b. The generic name is atorvastatin c. It can replace lifestyle changes for those with elevated cholesterol d. It is a HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
C
MOA of calan SR
CCB
MOA of Celebrex
COX-2 inhibitor
MOA of Zebeta
Cardioselective BB
Generic of Hygroton
Chlorthalidone
Brand for Clindamycin
Cleocin
Generic of Colcrys
Colchicine
Brand of prochlorperazine
Compazine
Pulmicort Flexhaler contains which of the following? a. Beclomethasone b. Fluticasone c. Budesonide/formoterol d. Budesonide
D
Viibryd is used to treat which of the following conditions? a.Insomnia b. Seizures c. Urinary incontinence d. Depression
D
Which of the following is NOT a listed FDA label or off-label use of hydroxyzine? a. Allergic rhinitis b. Anxiety c. Sedation d. Hypertension
D
Which of the following is NOT a listed indication for Xifaxan? a. Irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea b. Hepatic encephalopathy c. C. difficile infection d. Mycobacterium infection e. Traveler's diarrhea
D
Which of the following is NOT a listed indication for the use of Aldactone? a. Heart failure, NYHA class III-IV b. Hirsuitism c. Ascites in cirrhosis of the liver d. Orthostatic hypotension e. Hypokalemia
D
Which of the following is NOT an appropriate counseling point for Augmentin? a. Symptoms should improve within 2-3 days of treatment b. The suspension should be discarded 10 days after reconstitution c.If a suspension is used, it should be stored in the refrigerator after reconstitution d. It should be taken without food for proper absorption
D
Which of the following is NOT an indication (FDA labeled or off-label) for Zyprexa? a. Anxiety b. Schizophrenia c. Bipolar disorder d. Chemotherapy-induced nausea
D
Which of the following is the correct description of the MOA and cardiac effects of Lanoxin? a. It increases sympathetic tone to reduce AV conduction block b. It acts as a beta-adrenergic antagonist to reduce heart rate c. It exerts positive chronotropic effects that increase cardiac output d. It exerts positive inotropic effects that increase cardiac output
D
Januvia is a ______ inhibitor
DPP-4
Brand of trazodone
Desyrel
Generic of Valium
Diazepam
Generic of Voltaren
Diclofenac
Generic of Cardizem
Diltiazem
MOA of Pradaxa
Direct thrombin inhibitor
Compazine is a _______ antagonist
Dopamine
Pramipexole is a _____ agonist
Dopamine
Generic of Vasotec
Enalapril
Vaccine for Hep B
Engerix-B
MOA of Xanax
Enhances postsynaptic effect of GABA
Generic of Lodine
Etodolac
Generic of Zetia
Ezetimibe
Levaquin belongs to what ABX class
Fluoroquinolone
Flovent Diskus contains what medications?
Fluticasone
Brand name of alendronate
Fosamax
Byetta belongs to what medication class?
GLP-1 RA
MOA of trulicity
GLP-1 RA
Vaccine for HPV
Gardasil-9
Brand of ziprasidone
Geodon
Generic for Glucotrol
Glipizide
Famotidine belongs to what drug class?
H2RA
Vaccine for H Influ
Hiberix
Phenergan blocks ________ receptors
Histamine
Generic for Vistaril
Hydroxyzine
Coumadin impairs what clotting factors?
II VII, IX, X
brand of sumatriptan
Imitrex
Brand for levetiracetam
Keppra
Generic for Lamictal
Lamotrigine
Montelukast is a _______ antagonist
Leukotriene
Generic of Xyzal
Levocetirizine
MOA of Cetirizine
Long-acting H1 antagonist
MOA of Demedex
Loop diuretic
Zithromax belongs to which class of antibiotics?
Macrolide
Brand for Glecaprevir/Pibrentasvir
Mavyret
Drug class of Repaglinide
Meglitinides
Generic of Skelaxin
Metaxolone
Generic of Concerta
Methylphenidate
Generic for Lopressor
Metoprolol (tartrate)
Generic of Flagyl
Metronidazole
Generic for Remeron
Mirtazapine
Brand of Meloxicam
Mobic
MOA of Wellbutrin
Monocyclic antidepressant inhibiting uptake of dopamine and norepinephrine
Generic for Bactroban
Mupirocin
Carisoprodol is what class of medication
Muscle relaxant
Memantine is a ___ antagonist
NMDA
MOA of Naprosyn
NS COX1 and COX2 inhibitor
Indocin belongs to what class of med?
NSAID
Suboxone is the brand name for a combination medication containing buprenorphine and
Naloxone
Generic for Bystolic
Nebivolol
Generic for Benicar
Olmesartan
Nitroglycerine should not be used with _______ inhibitors which are commonly used for erectile dysfunction
PDE5
Viagra is a inhibitor of?
PDE5
Generic of Dilantin
Phenytoin
Brand of clopidogrel
Plavix
Brand of pravastatin
Pravachol
Brand for Omeprazole
Prilosec
What hormone(s) is in DepoProvera?
Progestin only
Generic for Inderal
Propranolol
Generic of Evista
Raloxifene
Brand of Ranolazine
Ranexa
Brand of methocarbamol
Robaxin
Brand of Rotavirus Vaccine
Rotarix and RotaTeq
Invokana is an inhibitor of _______ in proximal renal tubules
SGLT2
Paxil belongs to what drug class
SSRI
Generic of Onglyza
Saxagliptin
MOA of Buspar
Selective serotonin 5HT1A receptor partial agonist
Describe MOA of Amaryl
Stimulates secretion for insulin from pancreatic beta-cell
Brand of Atomoxetine
Strattera
Generic of Cialis
Tadalafil
Brand of Carbamazepine
Tegretol
Generic of lamisil
Terbinafine
Minocin belongs to what ABX class
Tetracycline
What class of ABX is vibramycine
Tetracycline
Avandia belongs to what drug class
Thiazolidinedione
What drug class is doxepin in?
Tricyclic antidepressant
MOA of Elavil
Tricyclic antidepressant blocking presynaptic uptake of serotonin and norepinephrine
brand of oxcarbazepine
Trileptal
Entresto is a combo of sacubitril and ______
Valsartan
Brand of valacyclovir
Valtrex
Vaccine for Hep A
Vaqta and Havrix
Generic of chantix
Varenicline
Generic of effexor
Venlafaxine
Apixaban is an inhibitor of Factor ___
Xa
Xarelto inhibits _____
Xa
brand for latanoprost
Xalatan
Brand of simvastatin
Zocor
Generic of intermezzo
Zolpidem
Generic of Lexapro
escitalopram
Generic for Lopid
gemfibrozil
Generic for Boniva
ibandronate
Combivent Respimat is a combo of _______ and albuterol
ipratropium
Generic for Xopenex
levalbuterol
Generic of Actos
pioglitazone
Generic of Maxalt
rizatriptan
Generic of crestor
rosuvastatin
Maxzide is a combo drug with HCTZ and ______
triamterene
MOA of Pamelor
tricyclic antidepressant